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Wilder’s Soft Drink Parlor and Confectionery

Wilder’s Soft Drink Parlor and Confectionery, operated by Claude M. and Jessie Wilder in approximately 1919-1920 was located at 128 N Main. References: Evansville Journal September 20, 1920…

Gleaner Building

The Gleaner building was located at 221 N Elm. The Gleaner moved to their location on Klutey Park Plaza and this building was demolished in 1976.

Hopper’s Tavern

Hopper’s Tavern was located at 138 S Holloway Street. This location was previously Mike’s Tavern and later Spanky’s.

Weiner King

Wiener King was located at 2025 US 41N, the former Burger Farm.

Fryer Realty

Fryer Realty at 1 S Main. Fryer Reality was started by Charles Alvin Fryer, working from his home at 1023 First Street, and later run by Woodring Fryer….

Green Street

Various views of Green Street.

14th and Green

Intersection of 14th and Green Streets. Also the location in the post on the North Y.

Salon

Salon located at 802 Second Street.

238 N Main

238 N Main. #ThenAndNow 240 N Main also visible.

The Violet Shoppe

The Violet Shoppe, a plant shop specializing in African Violets, was located at 325 ROBIN ROAD and U.S. 41 N and owned by D. R. Ferrill. Reference: Evansville…

Wolf’s Tavern 31 N Green Street

Wolf’s Tavern was built at this location in 1878 and has operated here for over 100 years. The building retains some Mesker components including the only surviving, elaborate…

Henderson Speedway

The Henderson Speedway was a quarter-mile dirt track that opened on Highway 41S in September 1951. Jerry Clark and Clyde Fowler were operators. The location is now ramps…